Unique cottage,sea view,beach access,central Ryde

Our beautiful property complete with a stone archway (topped with a stag and two lions overlooking the courtyard!) has panoramic views of the Solent. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen, and a lounge with breathtaking views - plus a private driveway for 3 cars - there's plenty of room to enjoy all that the Island has to offer! Water sports, fine dining, festivals....the list is endless! The space Beautiful views of Solent from the lounge with large windows and patio doors that open out to the front garden Outside staircase to viewing platform again for spectacular views of Solent and lovely chilled-out area (please take care!) Beautiful stone archway over the cottage which sits on the 'best road in Ryde' - courtyard with garden furniture for bbqs (not provided) / al fresco dining! Private access (shared with the residents of our road) to the beach can be seen from lounge windows Compact Garden with mature shrubs Private driveway with wooden gates that can be closed for privacy / security A stone's throw from the beach and town, the perfect holiday location. Can sleep 1 - 2 extra guests on sofa bed in lounge providing a small double for an additional guest supplement (total 6 max guests in property) Please note this is an Airbnb in the traditional sense in that it is our home! We move out when we have a swap arranged, so not only do we have our own cherished possessions inside but the price reflects this effort plus the location and views that the property has. Guest access Beach 1 min walk away via private access shared only with residents of the road. We cannot accommodate the charging of electric vehicles however there are charge points nearby in and out of town. Ryde seafront and town 5 minutes walk away Wifi 55” Smart TV Private driveway Outside eating area with table & chairs Enclosed garden 10-15 mins walk from fastcat and hovercraft to/from Portsmouth Harbour 10 mins drive from wightlink car ferry at fishbourne IOW from/to Portsmouth Harbour Other things to note This is a delightful property ideally located for enjoying the IOW. Stays are at guests' own risk and we ask you to take care if using the outside viewing platform etc. Please no smoking in the house and if using a bbq obviously please take great care and only use it outside of the property in an appropriate area. There are many attractions on the IOW including the Needles lighthouse on a complex with amusements, a chairlift, a boat ride, coloured sand you can put into glass shapes, a sweet factory, a cafe, a museum. There are dinosaur walks/shops/museums, a garlic farm with delicious IOW produce in the cafe/restaurant, Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill amusement parks, Amazon world of adventure, the owl and monkey haven - many beautiful coastal walks, an abundance of mini golf venues - the list is endless! Among other fun dates are walk the wight in May, the iow music festival in June, shipwreck isle in June, festival of the sea in June - July, county show in June, Garlic festival, Pride in July, round the island yacht race in July, cowes week in July, steam railway show in July, Vespa bank holiday August, VW festival, fairweather music festival, Ecklectica music festival, rhythm tree music festival, classic cars in sept, literary festival in Oct. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK ACCURACY OF EVENTS AND DATES AS THEY MIGHT CHANGE!

Ryde, UK, United Kingdom The property is on the 'best street in Ryde' ! Part of Lady Diana's heritage at one time Minutes walk from private access to beach shared only with the other residents of the road Minutes walk from town, ferries to mainland, trains and buses - depending on your walking speed! Driveway for secure parking Outside space with table & chairs - elevated viewing platform TV, wifi, board games, books to enjoy during your stay 1 shower room with power shower, laundry facilities plus wc 1 separate bathroom with bath plus shower attachment, wc 2 bedrooms - one double, one with two singles For more than 4 people staying: sofa bed made up with linen plus towels in kitchen available - please state number of guests when requesting to book, any more than 4 needs to be discussed :) Getting around Passenger ferries (fastcat and hovercraft) 10 minutes walk from property Car ferry (wightlink) 5-10 minute drive Buses and trains minutes away for easy exploration of Island Taxi rank minutes away Town 3 mins flat walk away Private access to beach 1 min walk away